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If you are wondering where to stay in Munich on a budget then look no further. I came to Munich for the first time in July and loved exploring the city, using the wombat’s City Hostel Munich as a base. I stayed here for 4 nights, so got a good idea of what was going on the hostel, so here is my full wombat’s City Hostel Munich review. Do you think it is the best hostel in Munich? I had…

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed Munich. I didn’t know what to expect as my only other experience of German cities was Berlin which is completely different from the Bavarian city of Munich. However, I fell in love with the city, it’s food and the gorgeous green spaces. Trying to decide what to do in Munich in 2 days wasn’t easy, and luckily I had an extra afternoon so was able to spend nearly 3 days in Munich,…

Berlin had quite an effect on me. I loved the city, the funky vibes, and amazing food scene, but Berlin still has the shadows of a dark past. Germany and Berlin are not afraid to face that past though, to remember it, cherish the memory of those who fell during the world wars, and during the division of the city and country into East and West. They also use this past as a reminder of what must never come again. …

I’d already been to Berlin a couple of months before, but I came back to the city for the travel exhibition ITB Berlin in March. The last time I had just snapped a couple of photos of the tallest building in Berlin, the Berlin TV Tower or “Fernsehturm”, but this time I was going to go up to the top and have dinner in their revolving restaurant! I was invited to experience the VIP dinner with Musement, and really enjoyed…

Another city, another food tour! Everywhere I go I love to try the local food and drink, and explore areas I wouldn’t normally discover by myself. From chocolate making in Belize to a taco and street food tour in Mexico City, most of my travels revolve around food! Berlin was no exception to this. I must admit, I wasn’t very familiar with German food, so wanted to try some traditional dishes whilst learning more about Berlin’s own fusion of cuisine,…

About Me

Hi! I’m Claire, a 30-something foodie traveller who just can’t keep still. I’ve backpacked solo around Latin America for the last 2 years, and now I’m back exploring Europe. I specialize in budget travel, and love finding bargains – but still splurge on once-in-a-lifetime experiences.